{"id":7968,"date":"2026-05-13T09:32:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T07:32:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/?p=7968"},"modified":"2026-05-13T09:32:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T07:32:01","slug":"a-love-struck-brain-is-nothing-in-the-face-of-melodrama-chapter-48","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ontimestory.eu\/index.php\/2026\/05\/13\/a-love-struck-brain-is-nothing-in-the-face-of-melodrama-chapter-48\/","title":{"rendered":"A Love-Struck Brain Is Nothing In The Face Of Melodrama – Chapter 48"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

After Ye Wangxing finished speaking, the blush on the Ghost Emperor\u2019s face immediately disappeared. His expression changed, and he spoke with some disdain: \u201cI simply did not expect that when I gave you a chance to please me, you would take it further. How can a human be so bold, so shameless?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

His words matched his disdainful expression perfectly, but Ye Wangxing looked expressionless at the handsome man with a high nose and deep-set eyes beside him.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cThen can you let go of the hand on my shoulder? I am afraid my shamelessness will pollute your eyes.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Vice President Ding, watching the Ghost Emperor hug Ye Wangxing while talking about shamelessness\u2026<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014She truly felt relieved that she had moved the microphone away just now.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Otherwise, she couldn\u2019t imagine how awkward it would have been if the audience had heard those words.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

However, the Ghost Emperor did not control his volume, so people sitting in the first row still heard him.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

From Vice President Ding\u2019s perspective, just counting those who wanted to rush up, there were three.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Li Guan, Ye Wangxing\u2019s master, needed no mention\u2014since the start, he had looked at the Ghost Emperor Xie Jiu on stage with a ferocious expression, like he was staring at a brat.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Although Lu Shi didn\u2019t form hand seals, the talismans he held showed he intended to charge forward.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Yet, because of what Ye Wangxing had said earlier, he did not dare move forward.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Even the little boy saved by Ye Wangxing nervously gripped the small peachwood sword in his sleeve.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Fortunately, the Ghost Emperor did not act up afterward, letting Vice President Ding relax temporarily, so he didn\u2019t have to worry about Ye Wangxing and restraining the others.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

However, after the meeting ended and everyone else left, the trouble started again.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

First, Lu Shi\u2014he looked at Ye Wangxing, who appeared calm but sorrowful. This time, Ye Wangxing, for some reason, ignored him and pretended not to notice, turning his head away.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2018Is he trying to protect his friend\u2026?\u2019<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Vice President Ding thought. If that was Ye Wangxing\u2019s plan, he was wrong.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014Because even as he turned away, someone else immediately clung to Ye Wangxing\u2019s arm.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Yu Yi rushed over. Though half a head shorter than Ye Wangxing, he appeared delicate and dependent.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

He looked up, wearing a \u201cI am so fragile\u201d expression, and asked anxiously: “Brother Ye, are you alright? Is everything completely resolved now? You\u2019re not in danger anymore, right?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing looked at Yu Yi and spoke more gently: \u201cAh, I suppose it\u2019s resolved.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Yu Yi clearly relaxed and smiled at Ye Wangxing: \u201cThat\u2019s wonderful! The earlier situation scared me so much. Brother Ye, someone as good as you absolutely cannot be in danger.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing felt a bit embarrassed and scratched his head, speaking quietly: \u201cI\u2019m not that good of a person\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Just then, he saw the little boy puffing up in anger to retort, so he quickly changed the topic: \u201cRight, while Vice President Ding is here, let\u2019s register your identity. That way, your family can be located through the police system.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cWhen I rescued you before, I said I would help find your family. Now it\u2019s time to fulfill that promise!\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The handsome young man smiled proudly, looking reliable as he patted the boy\u2019s head.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Gradually, a blush appeared on the boy\u2019s face, and his gaze was completely fixed on Ye Wangxing.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Vice President Ding looked at the little boy\u2019s infatuated expression and sighed silently.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Alas, the most dangerous form of attraction is invisible\u2026<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Still, Vice President Ding helped out. Compared with the Ghost Emperor, who could erupt at any moment, and the odd Lu Shi beside Ye Wangxing, this little boy, though capable of self-protection, was still reasonably normal. Helping him counted as doing good deeds.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

After Vice President Ding finished registering the information and arranging accommodations for them, he headed to the office.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

However\u2026<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing\u2019s psychological state needed attention. Today\u2019s events had truly jeopardized the boy\u2019s future.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Especially for a prodigy with such a bright future, being forced to be bound to the Ghost Emperor\u2014unlike the Zhou family\u2019s people\u2014if Ye Wangxing fully accepted it, that would have been surprising.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Vice President Ding thought of this and called Li Guan. After a long wait, his distant voice came through the phone: \u201c\u2026You want me to provide psychological guidance to my disciple so he can accept this reality?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Li Guan\u2019s voice sounded incredulous from the other end.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cNo, Vice President Ding, I still haven\u2019t accepted it myself. My perfect prodigy, my so-perfect disciple, has been bound to the Ghost Emperor. He even did it in front of me, his master\u2014I feel so wronged!\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Li Guan\u2019s voice over the phone sounded extremely aggrieved.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cYou feel wronged, I feel wronged, the entire Association feels wronged. But Li Guan, you must know your disciple feels even more wronged. He bears everything. He is only 22, still young. If he becomes obsessed\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Vice President Ding knew Li Guan\u2019s weak spot well. A few words were enough to handle him. She also told him about the task to give to Ye Wangxing so Li Guan could explain it to him.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

At this moment, it was obvious that any task placed in Ye Wangxing\u2019s hands was going to be problematic.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

In the end, Li Guan reluctantly accepted. After all, Vice President Ding had also made a promise that even if the task failed\u2014or even if it did not progress at all\u2014it would not negatively affect Ye Wangxing\u2019s record.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

This meant that this time, Ye Wangxing could just stroll around the entrance and come back, yet still receive the task payment.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Vice President Ding finally relaxed, returned the phone to its place, and walked to the window of his office.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

There had been far too many things today, so complicated that she could barely keep up. The aftermath of the Ghost Emperor incident still needed handling, and the Association\u2019s workload had started to surge. It was almost May and June, and all sorts of matters had to be arranged\u2026<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Thinking about the tasks ahead, Vice President Ding felt like giving up, but in the end, he closed his eyes and sighed.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Alas, this position was not something she could quit at will, the old-timers would never let her go.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

However, just as Vice President Ding opened his eyes to return to his desk, he noticed a person suddenly appear in the small garden below.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Wasn\u2019t that Lu Shi, the one by Ye Wangxing\u2019s side? What was he doing standing there?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Vice President Ding wondered, but he realized Lu Shi\u2019s expression was completely different from how he looked in front of Ye Wangxing.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014With his eyes, which had always been refined by spiritual energy and ensured vision of 2.0 or even 3.0, Vice President Ding swore he was not mistaken.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

If Lu Shi\u2019s expression in front of Ye Wangxing had been a pitiful, big cat ready to throw a tantrum at any moment, now it looked like a feline predator who had just discovered prey.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Moreover, he was speaking through earphones to someone on the phone. Vice President Ding narrowed his eyes and quickly instructed the network department to pull up the signal tower backend.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

This had been the only project in which the Association\u2019s old-timers had agreed to cooperate with the authorities.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The signal tower contained several protective arrays, designed to monitor who used the Association\u2019s signal towers. The arrays perfectly enclosed the entire Association to ensure safety.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

But\u2026<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Lu Shi\u2019s location did not show as connected to the signal tower.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

This indicated that either Lu Shi was no longer making a call, or he was not using the Association\u2019s signal tower.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014Was he using a satellite phone to contact someone?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Vice President Ding furrowed her brows deeply, forcing herself to suppress the urge to seize Lu Shi.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The more urgent the situation, the less they could alert him. They had to determine why Lu Shi was with Ye Wangxing and whether he posed a threat to the Association.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Coincidentally, Li Guan was also asking Ye Wangxing about Lu Shi.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The little, earth-pine-like boy immediately jumped from his seat, crying in protest to his master: \u201c\u2014Master, Lu Shi and I are purely like father and son! Heaven knows why he suddenly jumped in at that moment talking about a childhood engagement!\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

When Ye Wangxing jumped up, Li Guan instinctively pressed him back into his seat and put a finger to his lips, shushing him.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cYou finally calmed him down, and you really want him to come in and confront you?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Li Guan said quietly.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing immediately slumped back into his seat.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Li Guan sighed as she watched.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Earlier, he had wanted to speak with Ye Wangxing, but the Ghost Emperor, completely unconcerned about appearances, had floated over like an ordinary female ghost.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Fortunately, after being shouted at by Ye Wangxing, he stayed obediently outside the door.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Watching the whole scene, Li Guan thought\u2026<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Although the Ghost Emperor\u2019s semi-smiling expression and black aura seemed imposing\u2014just a glance could make Li Guan break into a cold sweat\u2014she felt that his presence was somehow suppressed by her disciple.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cMaster, I really didn\u2019t toy with anyone\u2019s feelings\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing\u2019s words brought Li Guan back to his senses. Hearing his disciple speak reassured him.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

It really had been a one-sided assumption by others. As for his disciple\u2026<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Regardless of any issues about orientation, his disciple had not understood or acted on anything, so no matter how much effort others exerted, it was entirely wasted.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

As long as his disciple did not toy with anyone\u2019s feelings, handling these relationships would be much easier.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Thinking this, Li Guan relaxed considerably. He patted Ye Wangxing\u2019s shoulder reassuringly: \u201cGood disciple. I know you are not that kind of person. I just wanted to confirm\u2014you really have no such relationship with them.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing replied aggrievedly: \u201cHow could there be any relationship? Before today, Lu Shi was still straight. Who knew he would suddenly jump out talking about childhood engagements, first house, second house, third house? Those who knew he meant to save me would understand, but those who didn\u2019t might think he was accusing me of bigamy.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Li Guan patiently guided him, finally understanding the full situation from his little disciple\u2019s perspective.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Regarding the Ghost Emperor, his disciple still did not know why he had suddenly signed the \u201cHeart-Bond Oath,\u201d nor why the Ghost Emperor had spoken as he did before.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

However, he agreed with the speculation about past and present lives.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Yu Yi was even easier to explain. The boy had merely seen a friend of his benefactor attempt to use a childhood engagement to save the benefactor. In a moment of thoughtlessness, he had blurted out something about a third household.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cYu Yi, that kid purely wanted to repay a favor. He didn\u2019t really have any feelings toward me. Master, you shouldn\u2019t treat him as an enemy to guard against.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing said seriously: “Also, don\u2019t use any spells or techniques to monitor him. He\u2019s just an ordinary person. Later, he will leave our world. Don\u2019t scare the kid and give him a psychological shadow.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Recalling Yu Yi\u2019s behavior on the scene, Master Li Guan thought: “\u2026”<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Disciple, I really couldn\u2019t agree with you on this.<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Based on my many years of experience as an old hand, it always felt that kid wasn\u2019t entirely a good one.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

However, Master Li didn\u2019t say it out loud, since his own disciple was upright and naturally liked to see the good in people.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014Anyway, even if that kid couldn\u2019t find his family, Master Li thought that if he begged Vice President Ding for funds, he would make sure to get rid of that kid.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cAs for Lu Shi\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing paused slightly when mentioning Lu Shi, turned his face away, and said: “We grew up together. How could I not know what he wanted? I could guess his next words the moment he opened his mouth.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cHow could I not know that his actions at that time were to save me?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Looking at Ye Wangxing, Master Li still felt something was off, but let his disciple go.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

After all, his disciple never lied. The talisman from just now hadn\u2019t worked, which proved that his disciple spoke the truth and had no guilt.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

This also relieved Master Li. After soothing his small disciple, who kept circling him in the room, he began to explain the task that would soon be assigned to him.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201c\u2026You want me to go to the old execution ground in Lihua District and deal with the fierce ghosts there?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing frowned as he looked at the location, surprised.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cI\u2019m carrying Xie Jiu with me. Does the higher-ups really trust me to act with him?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

This was like carrying a nuclear warhead around.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

No, a nuclear warhead could be bulletproof. Without a strict trigger, it wouldn\u2019t explode. That was more like nitroglycerin\u2014any tiny impact could set it off.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Hearing his disciple\u2019s doubt, Master Li complained as well: \u201cIsn\u2019t that true? But you know how rigid the higher-ups\u2019 ideas are\u2014they\u2019re like digging ideas out of coffins. Even at a time like this, they still want to test the Ghost Emperor.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cDon\u2019t overdo it. Just remember this: your task this time is basically slacking off. Admit weakness when needed. If the Ghost Emperor asks, just say this task is to test him\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Master Li rambled on, worrying himself sick.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The boy in front of him listened carefully, nodding or shaking his head as appropriate, which made Master Li even more softened.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

What a perfect disciple! Nowadays, there were more rebellious disciples, but a well-behaved, obedient, trouble-free disciple like him? Probably only him in the entire Religious Association.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014Too bad, he got noticed by the real Ghost.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Master Li felt uncomfortable thinking this.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

He was about to leave the room when Ye Wangxing looked out the window and suddenly asked: \u201cMaster, do you think\u2026 someone could possess an ordinary person just to get secrets from the Religious Association?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Ye Wangxing\u2019s voice was unusually calm. Master Li sensed his disciple\u2019s oddness but kept it to himself and said: \u201cIt\u2019s possible. The Association really had such a case before. It was apparently done by a Zhou family member expelled from the family. Many ordinary people were harmed. The entire Association underwent major personnel changes, and dozens of tombstones were erected\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Talking about that incident, Master Li\u2019s voice sank. Then he rubbed his face and asked: “Disciple, why do you ask?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cNothing, Master, just curious. I\u2019ve dealt with Zhou Tianning before, so I wanted to ask.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Master Li clearly saw Ye Wangxing looking at someone outside the window, but he didn\u2019t expose him. He silently added that person to the observation list.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

That person\u2026 seemed to be the friend his little disciple had just rescued.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Who was he talking to?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cBoss, how long do you plan to accompany your Taoist Master childhood friend? This is almost like taking care of a girlfriend! We\u2019ve been working ourselves to death. Next month is May-June, nationwide cases are rising. You\u2019re taking a vacation now\u2014do you plan to come back and collect our bodies, boss?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Guo Sheng shouted into the phone like he was wailing.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The man on the other end laughed and said: “If you really think this work is tiring, I\u2019ll get the report from last time and transfer you from the front line.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cBoss, I was wrong. I shouldn\u2019t have complained, Old Boss Lu.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Guo Sheng immediately slid to his knees.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Fortunately, Lu Shi on the phone was joking. Then he said: “Alright, don\u2019t wail. I\u2019ll probably be back the day after tomorrow.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Hearing this, Guo Sheng and his colleagues almost cheered, but Lu Shi immediately stopped them.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cDon\u2019t celebrate yet. Being back the day after tomorrow doesn\u2019t mean I start work then.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Guo Sheng looked at the tall stack of tasks and trembled: “Old Boss Lu, what do you mean\u2026\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cTomorrow there will be a task at the old execution ground in Lihua District.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Guo Sheng searched the computer and only found a solved task.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cBoss, there seems to be only a solved task there.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cYes, it\u2019s solved, but who says we can\u2019t stir things up?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Lu Shi\u2019s voice grew colder.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cTomorrow Ye Wangxing will also go. The Religious Association has approved the task. The Ghost Emperor with him will go too. Remember to gather intelligence to prevent that Ghost Emperor from causing trouble.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Guo Sheng immediately understood the importance and focused. They had received the news that Lu Shi\u2019s childhood friend suddenly had a Ghost Emperor by his side.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Even without knowing details, a Ghost Emperor\u2019s appearance was enough to raise alarms.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014And anything that made Lu Shi, the smiling tiger, lower his voice had to be serious.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cIf I\u2019m not mistaken, they won\u2019t be the only ones there tomorrow. Prepare security well, the situation may not be as optimistic as we think.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Lu Shi hung up. Guo Sheng immediately relayed the task and set up surveillance at the old execution ground.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The next day, Guo Sheng personally led the team.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Behind him were all kinds of experimental weapons they had been developing.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The soldiers from the authorities looked very serious, whether they could leverage this event to influence the Religious Association depended on them.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The authorities had long been suppressed by the Religious Association, and due to historical reasons, they owed the Association\u2019s Taoist Masters.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Even though recent years had reco<\/span><\/span>gnized their status, they still couldn\u2019t fully trust the authorities.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Finally, a promising talent like Lu Shi appeared, so resources were allocated.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Unexpectedly, Lu Shi just returned home to visit family, and in a month, his childhood friend became a Taoist Master\u2014and a disciple of the highly respected Master Li Guan.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

His talent was astonishing. The authorities regretted missing someone like Ye Wangxing.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The internal departments also realized that Lu Shi had a gifted childhood friend whom the higher-ups coveted daily.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

They were curious about him, especially since they viewed the Religious Association as remnants of feudal power.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

While waiting in the car, Guo Sheng\u2019s colleague yawned and asked: \u201cBy the way, something happened at the Religious Association yesterday. The entire Association was on lockdown. Minister Lu had to contact us via satellite phone. What exactly happened?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Guo Sheng was also curious but hadn\u2019t had time to ask, busy setting up the site after the call.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

At that moment, Tian Li brought a stack of reports. Her expression was blank, scaring Guo Sheng.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cWow, Aunt Tian, you\u2019re still here? Weren\u2019t you supposed to rest at home? You\u2019re almost retiring. Why stay up with us night owls?\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Tian Li waved her hand: “I didn\u2019t compete with you young ones. I went home at eight last night, slept, and came in this morning.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u201cAnd early this morning, I received Minister Lu\u2019s report about yesterday. My heart just got rebuilt, and now I got quite a scare.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

She handed the report to them while clutching her chest.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Guo Sheng and colleagues were puzzled at first. Reading the report, their overnight fatigue couldn\u2019t handle it\u2014they clutched their chests and slumped in their chairs.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

After a moment\u2019s rest and drinking some ginseng water from Tian Li, they exchanged glances, shocked by the report.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The Ghost Emperor had appeared and signed a Heart Covenant with a human\u2014but why Ye Wangxing?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

And why did Lu Shi use \u201cpestered relentlessly\u201d to describe the covenant?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014Why did he proudly write in the report that he blocked the Ghost Emperor from marrying Ye Wangxing through a childhood engagement?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

And why did his childhood friend still listen obediently after being scolded?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Reading the report, Guo Sheng thought Lu Shi was joking.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

But when they finally observed Ye Wangxing in person, they completely overturned their assumptions.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014Who was that strong, determined little white flower? The one who single-handedly defeated a whole company of ghosts yet obediently stood inside formation!<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Even the Ghost Emperor, who had overloaded several of their sensors, couldn\u2019t bear it!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

The surveillance van was in shock.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Even the shadows at the old execution ground entrance seemed to shrink in surprise.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

Zhou Tianning, standing at the gate with a group behind him, couldn\u2019t believe it either.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

He watched Ye Wangxing calming the ordinary person and slowly formed a question in his mind.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

\u2014Tang Fang, you bastard, didn\u2019t you say this was supposed to be kept secret?<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/p>\r\n

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